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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.10, 246.51 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.10, 246.51 and 170.10 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.10 : 246.51 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.10/246.51 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.10x = 246.51 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.10x = 41,931.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,931.35/170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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